Stars like Angelina Jolie, Gabrielle Union and more have shared snaps from the special milestone

Some celebrity families have been documenting the big back-to-school milestone for years.

Stars like Elton John have shared rare peeks into their family life with young children, while celebs like Angelina Jolie have proudly shown off their child’s first day of college. Recently, in August 2026, Usher shared a photo of his children Sovereign and Sire posing in front of their home with backpacks.

“Gotta cherish every moment. Back to school 🎓📓🍎,” he captioned the snap on Instagram.

From kindergarten drop-offs to leaving for college, here are 20 celebrity kids’ back-to-school photos from over the years.

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Elton John’s Sons Zachary and Elijah

The singer snapped a photo of his two sons, Zachary and Elijah, looking sharp in their uniforms before heading off to school in 2017. John shares the sons with his husband, David Furnish.

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Jessica Simpson’s Daughter Maxwell

Jessica Simpson, who shares three children with ex Eric Johnson, marked Maxwell’s first day of kindergarten in 2017 with a sweet photo of her older daughter all dressed up — and posing — for her big day.

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Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Anelise

Jamie Foxx shared a photo showing off his daughter Anelise Bishop’s back-to-school look in 2017. “Hair did! First day of school! #daddydaughtertime,” he captioned the snap.

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s Daughter

Kristen Bell is raising her two daughters alongside husband Dax Shepard. She celebrated one of her daughters’ first days in 2018, captioning the post, “Nerd alert!!! The team Shepard loves school!! 🤓🤓🤓.”

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Daughter Luna

Chrissy Teigen shared the emotional moment when her eldest child with husband John Legend, Luna, headed off for her first day in 2018. She gifted her daughter with a photo album of her family to comfort her if she felt sad or upset at school.

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s Twins Tabitha and Marion

Sarah Jessica Parker showed a rare glimpse of her twins, Tabitha and Marion — whom she shares with husband Matthew Broderick — as they headed into the new school year in 2018.

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Chance the Rapper’s Daughter Kensli

The star did a pose with his then-4-year-old daughter, Kensli Bennett — whom he shares with ex-wife Kirsten Corley — on her first day of school in 2019.

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Snooki’s Daughter Giovanna and Son Lorenzo

The Jersey Shore star shared a sweet side-by-side of her kids Lorenzo and Giovanna dressed and ready to head out for their first day of school in 2019.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s Daughter Charlotte and Son Rocky

Sarah Michelle Gellar snapped a photo of her kids Charlotte and Rocky — whom she shares with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. — ready for their fourth and first grade, respectively, in 2019.

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Tamera Mowry’s Daughter Ariah and Son Aden

While many families were adjusting to a remote learning environment in 2020, Tamera Mowry shared a photo of her kids, Aden and Ariah, geared up for an unusual back-to-school year.

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Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s Daughter Natalia

Vanessa Bryant celebrated her and the late Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter Natalia on her first day of senior year in 2020.

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Hilary Duff’s Son Luca

The former Disney star shared a proud mom moment as her son Luca headed off for fourth grade in 2021.

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David and Victoria Beckham’s Daughter Harper

David and Victoria Beckham marked the back-to-school milestone in 2021 with a photo of Harper in her uniform eating some breakfast with her dad. “A little talk of excitement, a little nervous , but the good news is very happy,” David wrote on Instagram.

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Mario Lopez’s Daughter Gia and Son Dominic

The Saved by the Bell alum shared a family photo of his children Gia and Dominic dressed and ready for the new school year in matching uniforms in 2021.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara

Jolie honored her daughter Zahara’s first day at Spelman College in 2022. “A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl,” Jolie captioned the image.

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Khloé Kardashian’s Daughter True

Khloé Kardashian shared an adorable snap of her daughter True Thompson dressed up and ready for her first day of kindergarten in 2023. “For anyone wondering, no I’m not ok!” the Good American founder captioned the photo.

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Jessica Alba’s Daughters Honor and Haven

Jessica Alba posted a sweet snapshot of her daughters, Honor and Haven, posing together before their first days in 10th and 7th grade, respectively, in 2023.

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Bethenny Frankel’s Daughter Bryn

The Real Housewives of New York City alum shared a proud-mom post with her daughter Bryn Hoppy, all set for her first day of high school in 2024.

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Dylan Dreyer’s Sons Calvin and Oscar

The Today Show host shared a carousel of photos of her boys, Calvin and Oscar, all ready for their first day in 2024 — with Rusty waiting in the wings!

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Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Kaavia

Gabrielle Union shared a photo of Kaavia — her daughter with Dwayne Wade — heading off to first grade in 2025. According to her sign, Kaavia’s favorite color is light blue!

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